Where the Money Came From

The secret to electoral success in Congress is not only having lots of money, but having lots of other people's
money. While a handful of millionaire candidates have financed their initial campaigns out of their own pockets, incumbents almost
never use their own funds when seeking re-election. Click a slice of the pie or select a source of money from the color-coded key
to learn more about its role.

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